The Coach

THE COACH
by
JOHN M. ARRIBAS

 
Went to an alumni meeting last week
 Looking for solace, the outlook was bleak
We lost a game we should have won
A total disaster to all not just some
Cries of anguish torrents of pain
“How the hell did we lose that game”

Three close calls in the recent past
Defeat was looming, the die had been cast
We were favorite to trample that team
What followed next was strictly obscene
No confidence in the coach, zero trust
A new powerful resurgence is a must

“Fire the coach, we need a new spark”
Call the chancellor a search to embark
There’ll be plenty of coaches to interview
At the end of the season there will be a slew
Most will have been fired that’s for sure
Same kind of let down we’ve had to endure

Appoint a committee to find a coaching ace
Got to expunge this humiliating disgrace
While we’re at it  the assistants they must go
They haven’t inspired the team as far as I know
Need to raise cash something we’re lacking 
Buy out his contract and send him packing

A new coach will cost us a hefty sum
A sales job needed to convince the alum
All must partake in any new proposal
Resources will be placed at our disposal
A few claimed it was to soon to act
Hissed and booed told not to come back





The coach (2)


All that remained were anxiously waiting
Are there any coaches, we’ve been baiting
A new coach will surely demand  success
All in favor pledge  support in this quest
Days later the finals were slated
Consensus was, we won’t be elated


To our amazement,  it’s hard to explain
Out team executed a perfect game   
I went to an alumni meeting last night
Everyone was joyful in utter delight
Many were boasting and sipping champagne
Alas we were conference champions again


We need to make sure we continue to cruise
Complete confidence in the coach and his crew
Upgraded facilities, haven’t you heard 
Call the chancellor pass on the good word
Our coach is a winner to be sure
Esteem and respect for him to endure

The backers are ecstatic bursting with praise
Throw in some perks add in a raise
Extend his contract for a many a year
Act fast our rivals might get his ear
Those remarks from last week , bid them adieu
They were made by an uninformed few

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